ICSO asks public for help in identifying two men suspected in armed robbery June 21 at a residence in Otisco Township

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Jul 6, 2013 at 6:49 PMJul 8, 2013 at 8:10 PM

The suspects, a white male and a black male in their late 20s to early 30s, described as tall and stocky, may be from the Belding area.

Press Release

The Ionia County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in their investigation of an armed robbery June 21 in Otisco Township.

The robbery took place between 3 and 6:50 a.m. in a residence on Graceland Drive. During the investigation it was reported that two suspects, unknown by the victims, entered the residence. Once inside, they tied the victims up using duct tape. The suspects went through cupboards, closets and drawers in the residence, stealing cash and other items. The victims were injured, but they did not require medical treatment.

The victims said the two suspects were a white male and a black male, both in their late 20s to early 30s. They are described as being tall with a stocky build, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing between 200 and 280 pounds. Both of the suspects wore dark clothes and a black stocking hat and were armed with handguns.

Witnesses' accounts of the type of vehicle used by the suspects in the crime differ. They could be on bicycles or driving a burgundy Honda.

The investigation has led deputies to believe that the suspects may be from the Belding area.

The sheriff's office believes this is an isolated incident and has no evidence to suggest that the general public is in danger.

Anyone with information on this robbery or the suspects are asked to call the Ionia County Sheriff's Office at 616-527-5737 or Silent Observer at 616-527-0107.